Fight the Hunger, Stock the Trailer at the Howard County Fair

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 5:35 PM

By Staff report

Food donations are being taken at the Howard County Fair.

Bring your donation of nonperishable foods to the L.E.A.D Center and join the Junior Leaders of Howard County 4-H and Purdue Extension - Howard County to "Fight the Hunger, Stock the Trailer."

We are participating in a multi-county challenge launched by Farm Credit Mid-America and sponsored by Rural 1st. Our goal is at least 1000lbs of food in the trailer, provided by Merrell Brothers.

Special incentive for making a donation on Wednesday from 5-9 pm from Howard County Farm Bureau. They are providing one state fair ticket for five (5) nonperishable items. (Ticket limits may apply.)

Participation money will be awarded during the county fair to fairs that collect at least 1000 pounds of food, top prizes will be awarded at the conclusion of all participating county fairs. No purchase necessary. Additional terms and conditions may apply.